Morgan hails Australian spirit

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Morgan hails Australian spirit

Kuala Lumpur: Australia head coach Trevor Morgan has praised his players for their fighting spirit after the Joeys defeated Indonesia 3-2 at the National Stadium on Monday to secure a spot in the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 semi-finals and a ticket to the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru.

Australia showed their resilience as they fought back from a goal down at half-time to overwhelm Indonesia in the second half and book a semi-final clash against Japan on Thursday.

Morgan revealed that his half-time talk was aimed at giving Australia confidence to play their style of football and push for the win.

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Quarter-final: Australia edge Indonesia for semis berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Quarter-final: Australia edge Indonesia for semis berth

Kuala Lumpur: Australia came from behind to defeat Indonesia 3-2 to advance to the semi-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 at the National Stadium on Monday.

Australia will play Japan, who beat Oman 2-1 in Sunday’s quarter-final, in the last four on Thursday.

The semi-final berth also means Australia have confirmed a place in the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru, after having been eliminated at the group stage in the AFC U-16 Championship 2016.

Super-sub Shoji has his sights on title 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Super-sub Shoji has his sights on title 

Kuala Lumpur: Match winner Toyama Shoji is confident Japan can go on to clinch their third AFC U-16 Championship title following their 2-1 win over Oman in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Shoji, who has found the target in every match except for the Group A tie against Tajikistan, was ecstatic to score the goal that sent Japan through to the semi-finals and earn their 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru ticket.

Quarter-final: Shoji strike steers Japan to win over Oman 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Quarter-final: Shoji strike steers Japan to win over Oman 

Kuala Lumpur: Toyama Shoji's 81st minute strike earned Japan a place in the AFC U-16 Championship 2018 semi-finals and their ticket to the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup after they edged Oman 2-1 in their last eight tie at the National Stadium on Sunday.

Japan will play the winners of the Australia-Indonesia quarter-final in the last four on Thursday after overcoming a spirited Oman who impressed with their fighting performance.

It was a battle of former champions at the National Stadium, with both teams having previously won two titles each but Group A winners Japan held the lion’s share of possession in the early minutes but hardly tested Omani goalkeeper Mitham Ali Al Ajmi.

Indonesia will build on experience, says Maulana

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Indonesia will build on experience, says Maulana

Kuala Lumpur: Putting on the captain’s armband means the responsibility to lead a team on and off the pitch - even in defeat - and that is the burden Indonesia skipper David Maulana faced after they exited the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 on Monday.

Indonesia went down fighting to Australia, suffering a 3-2 defeat after having taken the lead in their quarter-final tie on Monday.

“It is hard for me to encourage them right now,” admitted the 16-year-old forward.

“The only way I can encourage and comfort my teammates is to tell them the positives from our match, speaking to everyone of them individually.

"Despite the defeat, I believe we performed well and this is something we can build on as we continue developing," said Maulana.

Quarter-final: Super-sub Jeong takes Korea Republic through

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Quarter-final: Super-sub Jeong takes Korea Republic through

Kuala Lumpur: Jeong Sang-bin was Korea Republic's hero as the substitute's 68th minute strike gave the young Taeguek Warriors a 1-0 win over India and a place in the semi-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship 2018 on Monday.

Korea Republic had, until then, struggled to break down the India defence but Jeong showed great instinct to slot in a loose ball at the MBPJ Stadium.

The win assures Korea Republic a berth in the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup and they can now focus on the semi-final against Tajikistan on Thursday.

Quarter-final: Khasanov the hero as Tajikistan seal semis spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Quarter-final: Khasanov the hero as Tajikistan seal semis spot

Kuala Lumpur: Goalkeeper Mukhriddin Khasanov starred as Tajikistan defeated DPR Korea 4-2 on penalties to advance to the semi-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 semi-finals at the MBPJ Stadium on Sunday.

The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and Khasanov stopped the second and third DPR Korea spot-kicks as Tajikistan booked a berth in the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru.

Tajikistan will play the winners of Monday's Korea Republic-India quarter-final in the last four on Thursday.